By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Former Holstein Kiel boss has emerged as favorite to become Werder coach

Ole Werner is seen as the favorite to succeed Markus Anfang as Werder Bremen coach.
Former Holstein Kiel boss Ole Werner has emerged as the clear favorite to be named new Werder Bremen coach.

According to Bild and Deichstube, Werder are hoping to appoint Werner this week before Saturday's game against the 33-year-old's former employer Holstein Kiel.

Earlier this week, Werder confirmed that head coach Markus Anfang and assistant coach Florian Junge would step back after allegedly faking a Covid-19 vaccination certificate.

Werner has been without a job after he surprisingly resigned as Holstein Kiel coach back in September.

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